On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 11:40:39 -0400 Alexander Rau \(private\) [Alexander] wrote: Alexander> Alexander> >mandatory: when you select a group this package will be selected Alexander> > and you cannot remove it (no checkbox) Alexander> > Alexander> >default: when you select a group this package will be selected Alexander> > but you can remove it (checkbox in front) Alexander> > Alexander> >optional: when you select a group this package will not be Alexander> > selected but you can select it (checkbox in front) Alexander> > Alexander> Alexander> So according to this someone could assume that default packages are not Alexander> necessary for a minimal install? sure, and you may find many "mandatory" packages which are not required for a minimal install ;-) eg: you don't need the "editors" group for a minimal install but there are some "mandatory" packages in it. packages are mandatory or optional only regarding a group, nothing to do with your OS. In order to have a "minimal install", _you_ will have to choose the packages manually ... -- Alain
